Senior Commercial Property Officer

Permanent full-time

Salary: $88,639 - $104,521 per annum + 12% super

Benefits:

• Access to physio, EAP & gym discounts

• Extra super through co-contribution

• Work that impacts your local economy

• Superannuation matching contributions

Join a future-focused team that values smart strategy, clear reporting, and well-run assets, all while balancing commercial insight with genuine community outcomes. With strong systems and a culture of trust and ownership, this is where local government meets meaningful enterprise. Based in the heart of Walyalup (Fremantle), Working at the City of Fremantle, you’ll benefit from flexible work options and a strong focus on outcomes.

The City of Fremantle possess a significant portfolio of assets, it manages, maintains and leases. As a result, we are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable Senior Commercial Property Officer.

Reporting to the Manager of Commercial Services, you will administer and coordinate the leasing, acquisition and disposal of the City’s property assets, including those on crown land and vested to the City. You will work in a team to maintain high occupancy rates by ensuring all lease documentation is legally compliant, conducting regular rent reviews, and negotiating agreements that reflect current market conditions.

You will also provide expert advice on leasing and land tenure matters to a variety of stakeholders whilst ensuring that decisions on leasing arrangements have a sound commercial and compliant outcome for the City.

Key responsibilities include:

Run the day to day management of the City’s property portfolio to ensure Lease obligations are met by both tenant and landlord.

Administer and coordinate the leasing, acquisition and disposal of the City’s property assets, including those vested to the City.

Maintain high occupancy rates, ensure relevant documentation is in place, and carry out regular rent reviews to ensure rents are in line with market conditions.

Provide supervision and guidance to the Tenancy Management Officer.

Provide accurate advice to internal service units in the areas of leasing, land tenure, acquisition and disposal of the City’s property assets.

To be considered for this position, you will need previous experience in the following:

Property management, leasing and/or contract management.

Preparing property, economic or commercial based research and analysis.

Financial and budget management.

Strong written communication skills including report writing and presentation of complex information to non-technical specialists.

Strong project management skills.

Good knowledge of retail and office property markets and related economic indicators.

Ability to liaise with external stakeholders and negotiate during difficult situations.

Sound understanding of the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985, the Land Administration Act 1997 and the Local Government Act 1995 or a capacity to develop a good understanding in a reasonable time frame.

Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm on Monday the 22nd of September 2025 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Naomi Edwards on 0406 399 958

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.